Private Templars Tour to Tomar Batalha and Alcobaca from Lisbon

1. Tomar
   1h 30m
   Avoid the stress of traveling by public transport or a shared tour and choose the comfort and safety in the company of your private guide who will pick you up at your hotel in a comfortable vehicle with the Clean & Safe Seal guarantee.
   
   This tour is designed for those who want to get away from the traditional tours and have a more authentic and unique experience.
   
   The duration of the trip from Lisbon to Tomar is approximately 1h30 (140km)
2. Convento de Cristo
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   You will visit the Castle of Tomar and the Convent of Christ that was seat of the Order of the Templars and was the Order of Christ. It was Classified as World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1983.
   The Military Order of the Temple was created in Jerusalem around 1118 to defend holy places in Palestine. Assisted by the Knights Templar during the reconquest of Dom Afonso Henriques, the founder of Portugal donated the lands of Tomar to them in 1160. D. Gualdim Pais, the first Portuguese Grand Master and Knight of the Order of the Templars, ordered the construction of the Castle. After founding the Convent, it became the seat of the Military Order of the Temple in Portugal.
3. Batalha Monastery
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The Monastery of Santa Maria da Vitória, popularly known as Monastery of Batalha, was built by King D. João I, in fulfillment of a promise made on August 14, 1385 to Our Lady, should he win the Castilian army. The Battle against the Spaniards took place in Aljubarrota, south of Batalha and was won by the Portuguese king who hurried to fulfill his promise. The Monastery of Batalha has been is a symbol of Portugal's independence and is a testament of to the beginning of the second royal dynasty in Portugal, the Avis Dynasty.
   Classified in 1983 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Monastery of Batalha results in one of the most imposing Gothic monuments in the entire Iberian Peninsula.
4. Monastery of Alcobaca
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Alcobaça Monastery
   You will visit one of the most important medieval monuments in Portugal, the Monastery of Alcobaça. Its construction began in 1178 by the Cistercian Order monks. The Monastery of Alcobaça is the first Portuguese Gothic building. Consecrated in 1252, the church is the tallest and longest in Portugal. It is one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries, where we can find the original dependencies of the monastic ensemble and one of the most monumental churches in the Order. Due to its monumentality, it was classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and was also elected as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
5. Lisbon
   1h 30m
   It was a great day and it is time to return to your hotel in Lisbon. We hope to see you again soon on another visit in Portugal.
   You will be able to choose a Drop-off location different from the Pick up one, provided it is in Lisbon.
   See you soon!

Pickup details

Pickup and Drop-off at your hotel/accommodation in Lisbon and the surroundings
The driver/guide uses an identification with his name and that of our company through a badge.
Pickup locations other than specified are available upon request. However, an additional fee may apply. Please consult us so that we can assess this situation.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Other departure locations are available upon request
• Folding Wheelchair accessible
• Instant Confirmation